Video Script Skill
Write engaging video scripts with proper structure, hooks, and timing.
Script Structure
1. Hook (First 5-10 seconds)
The hook must grab attention immediately:
- •Question Hook: "What if I told you..."
- •Statistic Hook: "90% of people don't know..."
- •Story Hook: "Last week, something happened..."
- •Controversy Hook: "Everyone's been wrong about..."
- •Promise Hook: "By the end of this video, you'll..."
2. Introduction (10-30 seconds)
- •Briefly introduce the topic
- •Establish credibility
- •Preview what's coming
3. Main Content (Bulk of video)
Use one of these structures:
Problem-Solution
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1. Present the problem 2. Explain why it matters 3. Reveal the solution 4. Show how it works
List Format
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1. Introduce the list topic 2. Item 1 (most interesting or important) 3. Item 2 4. Item N 5. Bonus item (if applicable)
Story Arc
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1. Setup (context) 2. Conflict (challenge) 3. Resolution (outcome) 4. Lesson (takeaway)
4. Call to Action (Last 10-30 seconds)
- •Summarize key point
- •Tell viewer what to do next
- •Invite engagement (like, subscribe, comment)
Script Template
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# [VIDEO TITLE] ## Hook (0:00-0:10) [Attention-grabbing opening line] ## Intro (0:10-0:30) [Introduce topic and what viewer will learn] ## Section 1: [Title] (0:30-2:00) [Content with specific points] ## Section 2: [Title] (2:00-3:30) [Content with specific points] ## Section 3: [Title] (3:30-5:00) [Content with specific points] ## Conclusion (5:00-5:30) [Recap and call to action] --- ## B-Roll Notes - [Visual suggestion for section 1] - [Visual suggestion for section 2] ## Graphics Needed - [List of text overlays or graphics]
Writing Tips
Conversational Tone
- •Write how you talk
- •Use "you" and "I"
- •Keep sentences short
- •Avoid jargon unless explaining it
Pacing
- •~150 words per minute for narration
- •Build in pauses for visuals
- •Vary sentence length
- •Use transitions between sections
Engagement Techniques
- •Ask rhetorical questions
- •Use callbacks to earlier points
- •Include unexpected facts
- •Add personality and humor
Word Count Guidelines
| Video Length | Word Count |
|---|---|
| 60 seconds | 150 words |
| 2 minutes | 300 words |
| 5 minutes | 750 words |
| 10 minutes | 1500 words |
Save Script
Save to:
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output/scripts/[video-name]-script.md